Raftaar Stops Performance Midway, Asks Faculty Members: ‘Aise Show Dekhna Hai Toh…’

Raftaar is one of the most loved rappers and often pulls big crowds. The ace rapper-singer recently performed at a college fest, where he was seen seemingly a little upset by the arrangements, specifically

when it came to how the crowd was seated.Raftaar looked disappointed with the faculty seated close to the stage while the students were pushed to the back.

Any artist can give their best performance only when the crowd is responsive and can relate to or vibe with whatever is happening on stage. Otherwise, even the biggest of artists can fail if the crowd decides so. When Raftaar reached the fest to perform, he hoped that with the students’ energy and his powerful performance, he would be able to create magic, but what happened left him disappointed.

Seeing the faculty right in front of the stage and not giving him any energy back made him stop the performance midway and say, “Problem yeh ho rahi hai ki energy na hum ek doosre mein transfer nahi kar pa rahe hai. Agle saal se meri faculty se request hai ki agar aapko aise baith ke pyaar se show dekhna hai toh side mein banaya kariye, taaki bacche log hamare saath enjoy kar sake. (The problem is we aren’t able to transfer the energy to one another. I have a request for the faculty: if you want to sit and enjoy the show nicely, then make arrangements on one side so that the kids can enjoy it with us).”

“I know I am here performing at a college fest, but I am a pretty good artist. I am just coming from performing in Abu Dhabi. Even the foreigners are happy to see us, but pata nahi kyun aap itne serious hai (I don’t know why you’re so serious),” Raftaar further added.

About Raftaar

Raftaar is a prominent Indian rapper, lyricist, and music composer known for his impactful lyrics and energetic performances. He began his career with the hip-hop group Mafia Mundeer before establishing a successful solo career. Raftaar gained widespread recognition with hits like Swag Mera Desi, Dhaakad, Baby Marvake Maanegi, and Morni Banke, among others. Beyond music, Raftaar is also a mentor and judge on popular reality shows, supporting emerging talent.